Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness

53 · Born: Jul 7, 1972

Known For

Criminal MindsCriminal Minds
Dave Made a MazeDave Made a Maze
Criminal Minds: Suspect BehaviorCriminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver StoryAmish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 7, 1972 Los Angeles County, California, USA
Parents
  • Errol Leroy Vangsness
  • Barbara Mary Vangsness

Biography

Kirsten Vangsness is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Penelope Garcia on the CBS hit drama "Criminal Minds" and its spin-offs. With a career spanning over 18 years, she has become a fan favorite for her vibrant personality and quirky style.

Career

2023
Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story
Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story as Barb Raber
2018
Stuck
Stuck as Sunny
2017
Dave Made a Maze
Dave Made a Maze as Jane
Axis
Axis as Heather (voice)
2016
Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse
Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse as Fawn
2015
Kill Me, Deadly
Kill Me, Deadly as Mona Livingston
2011
The Chicago 8
The Chicago 8 as Sketch Artist
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior as Penelope Garcia
2010
Scream of the Bikini
Scream of the Bikini as Interior Decorator
In My Sleep
In My Sleep as Madge
2008
Tranny McGuyver
Tranny McGuyver as TV News Reporter
2007
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds as Penelope Garcia
2016
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously
Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously